2015 Peugeot 308 auto windscreen wiper

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Automatic illumination of
headlamps
Activation
F turn the ring to the "AUTO" position. th e
activation of the function is accompanied
by the display of a message.
When a low level of ambient light is detected
by a sunshine sensor, the number plate
lamps,
s

idelamps and dipped beam headlamps
are switched on automatically, without any
action on the part of the driver. t
h
ey can also
come on if rain is detected, at the same time as
automatic operation of the windscreen wipers.
As soon as the brightness returns to a
sufficient level or after the windscreen wipers
are switched off, the lamps are switched off
automatically.
Deactivation
F turn the ring to another position. Deactivation of the function is
accompanied by the display of a message.
Operating fault
In the event of a malfunction of the
sunshine sensor, the lighting comes
on, this warning lamp is displayed
In fog or snow, the sunshine sensor
may detect sufficient light. In this
case, the lighting will not come on
automatically.
Do not cover the sunshine sensor,
coupled with the rain sensor and
located in the centre of the windscreen
behind the rear view mirror; the
associated functions would no longer
be controlled.
Automatic "guide-me-
home" lighting
When the automatic illumination of headlamps
function is activated, under low ambient
light the dipped beams headlamps come on
automatically when the ignition is switched off.
Activation or deactivation, as well as the
duration of the guide-me-home lighting, is
set in the " Driving assistance " menu, then
" Vehicle settings " in the secondary page.
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dealer or a qualified
workshop. in the instrument panel accompanied by an
audible signal and/or a message.
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Wipers
Programming
Various automatic wiper control modes are also
available according to the following options:
-
a
utomatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers,
-
r

ear wiping on engaging reverse gear.
Manual controls
the wipers are controlled directly by the driver.
th

e vehicle's front and rear wipers are
designed to improve the driver's visibility
progressively according to the climatic
conditions.
Windscreen wipers
Wiping speed control stalk: raise or lower the
stalk to the desired position.
Model with manual wiping
(intermittent)
Model with AUTO wiping
Fast wipe (heavy rain).
Normal wipe (moderate rain).
Intermittent wipe (proportional to the
speed of the vehicle).
Park.
Single wipe (press downwards or pull
the stalk briefly towards you, then
release).
or
Automatic wiping (press down,
then release).
Single wipe (pull the stalk briefly
towards you).
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Rear wiper
If a significant accumulation of snow or
ice is present, or when using a bicycle
carrier on the boot, deactivate the
automatic rear wiper.
Park.
Intermittent wipe.
Wash-wipe (set duration). F

P
ull the windscreen wiper stalk towards
you. t
he
screenwash then the wipers
operate for a fixed period.
th
e headlamp wash is only activated if the
dipped headlamps are on and the vehicle is
moving .
With daytime running lamps, to activate the
headlamp wash, position the lighting stalk in
the dipped beam position.
Windscreen and headlamp
wash
On vehicles fitted with digital air
conditioning, any action on the
windscreen wash control results in
temporary closing of the air intake to
avoid odours inside the passenger
compartment.
Rear wiper selection ring:
th

is function is activated by default.
F

I

n the secondary page, press "
Vehicle
settings ".
F

Sel

ect the "
Driving assistance "
menu.
Reverse gear
When reverse gear is engaged, the rear wiper
will come into operation automatically if the
windscreen wipers are operating.
Activation or deactivation of this automatic
function can be set in the touch screen.
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Screenwash/headlamp wash
level low
In the case of vehicles fitted with headlamp
washers, when the fluid reservoir low level
is reached this warning lamp comes on in
the instrument panel, accompanied by an
audible signal and a message.
Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers
Switching on
Briefly push the control stalk downwards.
A wiping cycle confirms that the
instruction has been accepted.
th
is warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and a message is
displayed.Briefly push the control stalk downwards
again, or place the control stalk in
another position (Int, 1 or 2).
th

is warning lamp goes off in the
instrument panel and a message is
displayed.
Switching off
the automatic rain sensitive windscreen
wipers must be reactivated by pushing
the control stalk downwards, if the
ignition has been off for more than
one


minute.
th

e warning lamp comes on when the ignition
is switched on, or every time the stalk is
operated, until the reservoir is refilled.
Next time you stop, refill the screenwash /
headlamp wash reservoir.
th

e windscreen wipers operate automatically, without any action on the part of the driver, if rain is
detected (sensor behind the rear view mirror), adapting their speed to the intensity of the rainfall.
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Do not cover the rain sensor, linked with
the sunshine sensor and located in the
centre of the windscreen behind the rear
view mirror.
Switch off the automatic rain sensitive
wipers when using an automatic car wash.
In winter, it is advisable to wait until the
windscreen is completely clear of ice
before activating the automatic rain
sensitive wipers.
Operating fault
If a fault occurs with the automatic rain
sensitive wipers, the wipers will operate in
intermittent mode.
Have it checked by P
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dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Special position of the
windscreen wipers
this position permits release of the windscreen
wiper blades.
It is used for cleaning or replacement of the
blades. It can also be useful, in winter, to
detach the blades from the windscreen.to m aintain the effectiveness of the flat
wiper blades, it is advisable to:
-

h
andle them with care,
-

c
lean them regularly using soapy
water,
-

a
void using them to retain
cardboard on the windscreen,
-

r
eplace them at the first signs of
w e a r.
F

A
ny action on the wiper stalk in the minute
after switching off the ignition places the
blades vertically on the screen.
F
t
o p
ark the blades again, switch on the
ignition and operate the wiper stalk.
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System which manages the duration of use of certain functions to conserve a sufficient level of
charge in the battery.
After the engine has stopped, you can still use functions such as the audio and telematics
system, windscreen wipers, dipped beam headlamps, courtesy lamps, etc. for a maximum
combined duration of about forty minutes.
energy economy mode
Switching to economy
mode
A message then appears in the instrument
panel screen indicating that the vehicle has
switched to economy mode and the active
functions are put on standby.
If a telephone call is being made at this time,
it
will be maintained for around 10 minutes with
the Bluetooth hands-free system of your audio
system.
Exiting economy mode
these functions are reactivated automatically
next time the vehicle is driven.
In order to restore the use of these functions
immediately, start the engine and let it run:
-

f
or less than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for approximately five minutes,
-

f
or more than ten minutes, to use the
equipment for up to approximately
thirty


minutes.
Let the engine run for the duration specified to
ensure that the battery charge is sufficient.
Do not repeatedly and continuously restart the
engine in order to charge the battery.
A flat battery prevents the engine from starting
(refer to the "Battery" section).
Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as the air conditioning,
the heated rear screen...
th

e deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
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Practical information

395
230 V socket .............................................8 8, 92
Audio streaming (Bluetooth) .........3
18, 321, 387
Automatic braking on risk of collision


.........................................22, 158, 161
Automatic emergency braking


..............15 8, 161
Automatic illumination of headlamps


......................................182, 18 6
Automatic operation of hazard warning lamps
..............................

............................195
Automatic rain sensitive windscreen wipers
...............

..................................189, 191
Auxiliary


................................................318, 322
Auxiliary socket


.......................91, 318, 322, 384 Capacity, fuel tank ..............................
............
76
CD .........................................................318, 378
CD MP3
.................................................318, 379
Central locking


..............................52, 57, 59, 68
Changing a bulb


....................................243-252
Changing a fuse


....................................253-258
Changing a wheel


.................................2 3 5 - 2 41
Changing a wiper blade


...................................................192, 26 4
Changing the date


.........................46, 47, 48, 49
Changing the remote control battery .........................................56, 66
Changing the time


...............................46, 47, 49
Checking levels
..................................... 2

88-290
Checking the engine oil level


..................................................32, 288
Checking tyre pressures (using the kit)
..............................

................234
Checks
...............

...................276, 277, 291, 292
Child lock
...............................

........................228
Children
...............................

..206, 208, 212-228
Child seats

..............................
..............212-2 27
Child seats, conventional


..............................218
Child seats, ISOFIX

......................
221, 223, 224
Closing the boot
..............................................63
Closing the doors


................................52, 58 - 60
Cold climate screen


.........................................................267
Collision risk alert
..............................

...........15 8
Colour screen
...............................

........302, 303
Connectors, audio
.......... 9

1, 318, 322, 382, 384
Container, AdBlue


.........................................286
Coolant level


...........................................28, 289
Coolant temperature indicator


........................................................28
Courtesy lamps
.............................................193
Cruise control
........................................ 13

9, 14 3
Cruise control active


.............................13 9, 14 6
Cup holder

...............................
........................88
B
C
Battery ........................................... 259 -262, 291
Battery, charging ........................................... 262
Battery, remote control
............................. 5

6, 66
Bicycle carrier
............................................... 271
Blind spot sensors


.................................. 16, 163
BlueHDi


......................................................... 279
Bluetooth (hands-free)
......................... 3

60, 385
Bluetooth (telephone)


...........................360, 385
Bonnet


........................................................... 275
Bonnet stay


................................................... 275
Boot


........................................................... 61, 62
Brake discs
.................................................... 2

92
Brake lamps
...............................

...........248, 250
Brake pads


.................................................... 292
Braking system warning lamp


................................................ 21
Accessories


..........................................
271, 272
Accessory position


.......................................
117
Accessory socket, 12V

.............................
88, 91
AdBlue
® ............................... ..........................279
Additive, AdBlue .............................. 26, 279-286
Adjusting headlamps


.................................... 188
Adjusting head restraints


................................ 83
Adjusting the steering wheel


..........................79
Advice on driving


.......................................... 112
Affaire version


............................................... 295
Airbags


.................................................... 23, 207
Airbags, curtain
..................................... 21

0, 211
Airbags, front ......................................... 208, 211
Airbags, lateral


...................................... 210, 211
Air conditioning


....................... 10, 102, 104, 108
Air conditioning, digital


................................. 105
Air conditioning, manual


.......................101, 103
Air distribution adjustment


............102, 104, 107
Air filter

.......................................................... 291
Air flow adjustment


....................... 101, 103, 107
Air intake


....................................................... 109
Air recirculation


..................................... 102, 109
Air vents


.......................................................... 99
Alarm


............................................................... 69
Anti-theft


................................................. 5 4 , 11 9
Armrest, front
............................................ 88, 90
Armrest, rear
................................................... 93
A

ssistance call

.............................. 196, 297, 298
Audible warning


............................................ 19 6
Audio cable


................................... 321, 322, 323
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